(mobilní) Yorkshire II.: Through Dales Way to Bolton Abbey

Today we are going to explore the ruins of Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire.

 I took the bus from Skipton to Addingham and spent twenty minutes looking for the Dales way footpath. Dales Way Walk is about 76 miles long, but I chose just the three miles from Addingham to Bolton Priory. (and back) (no bus at that time)

For me this type of footpath is new because in Czech, we have independent paths, that usually don´t cross anyones property. The Dales Way crosses what it wants and solves it like this:

Or like this:

I am sorry but I am truly fascinated by this "just cross my fence and walk around my sheep,no big deal". Never saw this before. But it is really fun. One more.

Also talking about the sheep - they are everywhere.

I had a wonderfull weather (rainy and windy) but these little buggeres sure cheered me up. And then I finally got close to the Priory.

Bolton Priory was found by Augustinian canons in 1154. It includes a church, chapter house, cloister and prior´s lodging. The Priory gained its wealth from the sale of wool from their flocks of sheep.

After the dissolution of monasteries in 1539 they were allowed to continue as a parish church. All the other priory buildings were stripped of their lead roofs, leaving the stone work exposed to the elements. 

The parish church is still working and you can visit it. 

There is also information centre and restaurant. The are must be amazing for a family trip with a picnic. 

Time to walk back to Addingham alongside of the Wharfe River. 

Sorry about the "quality" of the pictures, taken with my phone again. Have a nice day! :) 

(mobilní) Yorkshire I.: Skipton

Hello :)

I am going to start my Tour de Yorkshire in Skipton, a small market town in North Yorkshire. The town is still one of the largest auctioning and stockraising centres in the north. I visited it for its 11th centrury castle.

The castle was rebuilt in the 14th century by Robert de Clifford. The Clifford family owned the castle until 1676. The last Clifford owner, Lady Anne Clifford planted the central yew tree, which is characteristic for Skipton Castle.

At the entrance you will receive a plan with descriptions of the rooms and you can explore the castle on your own. There are also descriptions with additional information in all the rooms.

A part of the castle is today used as a private residence.

Next to the castle is also a 12th century chapel.

The admission was about 6 pounds (with student discount). To go through the castle took me about 40 minutes. Skipton Castle is sure worth a visit when you are in the area.

Note: All pictures taken by me and my phone (that explains the not-so-good quality)





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